The United States is one of those destinations you cannot possibly see in one trip. I’ve been four times so far, yet every time I find myself returning to the Los Angeles area. The convenience from Australia is a big...
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Chris Ashton
10 Adventurous Destinations for 2019
Every year we look at a map and try to plan out where we’re going to travel. While we like to return to places for a second time, as our name repeat traveller suggests, we love venturing to new destinations that push us...
7 things you may not know about Changi Airport
Singapore’s Changi is my favourite airport. I know that’s kind of strange to say, liking an airport enough to call it a favourite, but there really is no comparison at any other hub I’ve transited through over the years...
Eight ways to be a more sustainable traveller
What does sustainable travel mean to you? Is it buying locally made produce, side-stepping the donkey ride in favour of walking, or buying a reusable drink bottle instead of adding to the plastic ones already in...
Adelaide: Australia’s Food and Wine Capital
Adelaide is a city I have always wanted to visit. Yet, for whatever reason, I’ve just never quite made it there – until now. After a recent visit, I’ve realised just what I’ve been missing out on. From award-winning...
The Rise of Small Ship Cruising
From ocean crossings to river journeys, cruising was once one of the most glamorous and exclusive ways to see the world. Somewhere along the way, it became better known as the floating R.S.L. than the luxurious form of...
Bali’s Hottest New Bars and Restaurants
Bali is so hot right now. Shaking off the ‘party island’ image of old, Bali has quietly reinvented itself as the new gourmet mecca of South Indonesia. If you’re looking to take a trip to this ‘land of the gods’, here...
Where to Experience the Crazy Rich Asians Life for Yourself
Whenever I hear a best-selling novel is getting the Hollywood treatment, I tend to adjust my expectations on the way into the theatre. But there’s one film I have high hopes for – Crazy Rich Asians, a romantic comedy...
Travel Lessons I Wish I Learned Earlier
When you’re first finding your feet in the travel world, it can be easy to overcomplicate things. But, as you get older, you soon pick up a few tricks that not only make the travel experience more enjoyable but also...
The Simplest Ways to Avoid Jet Lag
There are two types of people in this world: those two suffer from jet lag, and those who don’t. There are few things more annoying than arriving to a new destination only to feel the overwhelming desire to crawl into a...